Comparison

MyID Authenticator vs WAVE Tactical PTT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MyID Authenticator

Features
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The MyID Authenticator turns your mobile device into a convenient, simple to use and highly secure Multi Factor Authentication token which can be used to log you into any system that uses MyID technology. This removes the need for users to carry things like key fobs, hardware tokens, card readers, USB devices or remember multiple PINs or passwords. Important Note: The MyID Authenticator is an enterprise level solution, and therefore, for personal usage your device must be registered with a user account on an MyID Authentication Server before it can be used. This solution may be in use by a vendor that you utilise such as a bank or a city council. NOTE: If you are not affiliated to a vendor that utilises this resource, please do not install this application as it will not serve a purpose for you.

About

WAVE Tactical PTT

This app transforms mobile devices into secure push-to-talk communication tools. It offers unified voice, text messaging, and location services, integrating with land mobile radio systems for enhanced workgroup collaboration.

Highlights
  • Secure push-to-talk
  • Unified voice and text messaging
  • Location and presence information
  • Integration with land mobile radio systems
  • AES256 encryption
  • Emergency support
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WAVE Tactical PTT by Motorola Solutions extends your device into a broadband push-to-talk (PTT) handset for fully secure, unified workgroup communications anywhere you have a network connection. This application supports the iOS PTT Framework using WAVE Tactical Server versions 5.20.6, 5.21.3 and 5.22.0. WAVE Tactical is the industry's most powerful and flexible work group communication tool for secure PTT on the go. It transforms mobile devices and PCs into team communication tools and integrates with land mobile radio (LMR) to provide unified voice, text messaging, location and presence in a single application. • AES256 encryption of all communications • Group calls for secure one-to-many communications • Private calls for secure one-to-one communications • Group and Private text messaging • Presence & location information • Emergency Support • Remote PTT accessories for most devices (Bluetooth low energy, wired headsets, badge microphones) WAVE Tactical PTT is utilized on the WAVE Tactical System, which is Motorola's highly scalable, feature-rich, enterprise-grade PTT solution. It enables full interoperability between different radio systems and extends the reach of these systems using any combination of broadband networks and devices. Radio Integrations: • Motorola Solutions ASTRO 25 with wireline interface • Motorola Solutions DIMETRA with wireline interface • Motorola ASTRO 25 and TETRA with MOTOBRIDGE wireless interface • Motorola MOTOTRBO with wireline interface • Other vendor P25 and non-P25 systems with MOTOBRIDGE wireless interface • Other Analog Radio interfaces WAVE Tactical PTT introduces the iOS PTT Framework and supports the following WAVE Server Releases release 5.20.6, 5.21.3 and 5.22 and newer. It will operate in the following environments. • Public cellular networks, if the device is Mobile Device Managed and configured in Supervised mode • Private cellular network • Pre-configured Wi-Fi networks • Via a VPN over Wi-Fi and cellular networks Note: For use with Wi-Fi networks, the Wi-Fi must be configured via the App Settings under Configure Wi-Fi. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

MyID Authenticator4 screens
WAVE Tactical PTT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MyID Authenticator at 16.6 against WAVE Tactical PTT's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyID Authenticator ships an update monthly, WAVE Tactical PTT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MyID Authenticator versus WAVE Tactical PTT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyID AuthenticatorWAVE Tactical PTT
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntercede LimitedMotorola Solutions, Inc

In-app purchases

None

MyID Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

WAVE Tactical PTT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyID Authenticator free?
MyID Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WAVE Tactical PTT free?
WAVE Tactical PTT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyID Authenticator or WAVE Tactical PTT have ads?
Neither MyID Authenticator nor WAVE Tactical PTT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyID Authenticator or WAVE Tactical PTT?
MyID Authenticator ships an update monthly, and WAVE Tactical PTT every 2 months. Most recently, MyID Authenticator was updated on November 4, 2026 and WAVE Tactical PTT on November 5, 2026.

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